Using the PG-4Y PC Interface Cable | Kenwood TH-KAE, TH-K4AT, TH-K2E

■Using the PG-4Y PC Interface Cable

Use the PG-4Y PC interface cable to connect between the transceiver and PC. Plug the Speaker/ Microphone connector to the SP/MIC jack and DB-9 connector to one of the COM (serial) ports on your PC.

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Kenwood TH-KAE, TH-K4AT, TH-K2ET, TH-K2AT instruction manual Using the PG-4Y PC Interface Cable

Contents

TH-K2AT TH-K2E TH-K2ET Page Models listed below are covered by this manual TH-K2AT, TH-K2E, TH-K2ET TH-K4AT, TH-K4E Precautions Contents Call Channel Iii Optional Accessories Operation Notices Thank YOU Quantity Accessory TH-K2AT Quantity TH-K2ET TH-K4AT TH-K4E Instruction What to Do KEY1, KEY2KEY 1 s KEY1+KEY2 Preparation Installing Alkaline Batteries Insert or remove six AA LR6 Alkaline batteries Strap Installing the Belt Clip Other than TH-K2AT K2/ M2, TH-K4AT M2 Plug the charger into an AC wall outletPage DC-DC Converter Fuses 4 a Your First QSO Page Getting Acquainted TH-K2AT/ ET/ K4AT TH-K2E/ K4E E r t y ui o !0 !1 3!2 Page Page Switching the Power ON/OFF Adjusting the VolumePress Power briefly to switch the transceiver power on To switch the transceiver OFF, press Power again Adjusting the Squelch Turn the Tuning control to adjust the levelPress F, MONI/SQL Selecting an Output Power When you finish speaking, release PTTTransmitting Selecting a Frequency VFO Mode MHz Mode Example To enter 145.750 MHz Key Display 5 5 To enter 145.000 MHz Key Display To change 144.650 MHz to 145.650 MHz Key Display 4 5 Example 5 Short cut To change 144.650 MHz to 145.650 MHz Key DisplayTo change 145.200 MHz to 145.750 MHz Key Display Menu Setup Turn the Tuning control to select your desired MenuPress Menu Page Function Selections Display Tuning control DTMF.MR ARO2 ON/ OFF BCL CK1 PRI ON/ OFF Operating Through Repeaters Programming an Offset Selecting an Offset Direction Press Menu to store the setting or PTT to cancel Selecting an Offset Frequency Turn the Tuning control to select Menu No T.CT.DCS Activating the Tone FunctionPress Menu Appears when the Tone function is on Selecting a Tone Frequency Available Tone Frequencies Tone Frequency Hz TH-K2E/ ET/ K4E only TH-K2AT K/ K2 only TH-K2E/ K2ET only Appears when the function is on Press F, Menu 1 s to switch the function on or OFF Press Menu 1 s Memory Channels Odd-split channels allow Data listed below can be stored in each memory channel Parameter Simplex Odd-SplitYes DCS code Storing Simplex Frequencies or Standard Repeater Frequencies Storing Odd-Split Repeater Frequencies Press PTT+MR Recalling a Memory Channel Using the Tuning Control Press MR to enter Memory Recall Mode Press MR to clear the channel data Blinking cursor appears Repeat steps 5 and 6 to enter up to 6 digits Memory \ VFO Transfer Channel \ Channel Transfer Channel 0 ~ Channel 0 ~ L0/U0 ~ L2/U2, Pr, AL1 Recalling the Call Channel Press Call to recall the Call Channel Reprogramming the Call Channel Press F, CallPress PTT+CALL Weather Alert TH-K2AT K/ K2 only Programming the Weather Radio Frequency Enabling a Weather Alert Press PTT+MR+ Power Tuning control While transmitting Lamp Menu CALL1 Tuning control2Then Scan Scan Type PurposeScans the Call channel Band Scan Program Scan Storing a Program Scan Frequency RangePress VFO Performing Program Scan Press MR to store the end frequency in the memory channel All-Channel Scan Press MR 1 sTo stop All-Channel Scan, press MR or PTT Call Scan Programming Priority Channels Using Priority Scan To quit Priority Scan, select OFF in step Icon disappears Time-Operated Mode default Carrier-Operated ModeSeek Mode Using Ctcss Selective Call Press Menu and turn the Tuning control to select Menu No CT Selecting a Ctcss Frequency Press Menu to store the new setting or PTT to cancel Available Ctcss Tone Frequencies Ctcss Freq. ID Scan Using DCS DCS Press Menu to store the new code or PTT to cancel Selecting a DCS Code DCS Code ID Scan Dtmf Functions Freq 1209 1336 1477 1633 Dtmf TX Hold TH-K2AT/ ET/ K4AT only Storing a Dtmf Number in Memory Turn the Tuning control to select a Dtmf code Transmitting a Stored Dtmf Number Adjusting the Dtmf Tone Transmission Speed Adjusting the Pause Duration Dtmf KEY Lock APO Auto Power OFF Operator Conveniences Battery Output Operating Time Hours Approx PB-43N 11.0 10.0 BT-14 10.5 Release PTT to exit Beat Shift Busy Channel Lockout Model Freq. Step SizeKHz 12.5 kHz 25 kHz To illuminate the display and keys Press Lamp To keep the light on continuously Press F, LampPress F 1 s Press F 1 s to unlock the keys Tuning Control Unlock Tuning2 + KEY Function Release MONI/SQL to return to normal operation Turn the Tuning control to select a character Repeat steps 4 and 5 to enter up to 6 digits Current programmable frequency range for the band appears Upper limit frequency blinks TX Power To change the transmission output power, press F, PTT Battery Output Output Power Approx BT-14 PB-43N 13.8 VOX Gain To turn OFF the VOX function, select OFF in stepPage VOX Delay Time VOX on Busy Optional Accessories BC-21 BT-14 Battery Charger Battery Case 6 AA/ LR6Clip Microphone with Headset with VOX/ PTT Earphone KHS-21 KSC-24 Headset Rapid Charger DC Power Cable Cigarette Lighter Power PB-43NSMC-32 PC Interface Cable Speaker Microphone SMC-33 SMC-34 Interfacing to Peripherals SP/MIC Jack 105 Using the PG-4Y PC Interface Cable Using the MCP-1A Software Turn the Tuning control to select Menu No PC Troubleshooting Service Service Note Cleaning Initial Settings Full ResetVFO Reset Performing Reset Press F+ PowerPress F to reset the transceiver Press VFO to reset the transceiver Reset using the Menu Press Menu to reset the transceiver Receiving Signals in Cities Operating Voltage Transmission Internal Beats Problem Solution 118 119 120 140.800 MHz, 153.600 MHz, 166.400 MHz 168.350 MHz 453.250 MHz Specifications General 123 Transmitter Receiver TH-K2E TH-K2ET 127 128 129 TH-K4AT TH-K4E 131 132 133 Index Clearing 106DCS Menu No Installing 111116 Menu Offset 115101 107 Reset Reprogramming112 113 Volume Tone108 VOX Voice-Operated Transmission